Carpets Leicester
If you're looking for carpets in Leicester, you want more than a warehouse full of rolls and someone pointing you toward the cheaper end. You want honest advice, a proper range, and a fitting team you can trust to finish the job well.
Michael John Flooring has been doing exactly that since 1944. Over eighty years of supplying and fitting carpets across Leicester — in homes from Clarendon Park and Stoneygate to Knighton, Oadby, Wigston, and Birstall. We know this city, its housing stock, and what works in it.
Our Leicester Carpet Showrooms
We have two showrooms serving Leicester and the surrounding area:
Narborough Road, Leicester — our city showroom, serving customers across LE1, LE2, LE3, and the wider Leicester area.
The Parade, Oadby — our Oadby showroom at Oadby House, serving Oadby, Wigston, Great Glen, and south Leicester.
Both carry a full range of carpet styles, materials, and brands. Samples are available to take home — because carpet looks different in your room than it does under showroom lighting, and we'd rather you got it right.
Carpets for Every Room and Budget
We stock carpets across the full spectrum — from hard-wearing, practical options for busy family homes to premium wool and luxury ranges for bedrooms and formal living spaces.
Wool carpets are our most popular premium choice. Natural, soft underfoot, and genuinely long-lasting — a good wool carpet bought once is better value than a budget carpet replaced twice.
Nylon carpets are the reliable workhorse of the range. Durable, stain-resistant, and available across a wide price range. For hallways, stairs, and rooms that take a beating, nylon is hard to argue with.
Polypropylene carpets offer excellent stain resistance at a lower price point — a sensible choice for utility rooms, playrooms, and rental properties.
Berber and loop pile styles are popular for their textured, contemporary look and practical durability. Loop pile in particular handles heavy foot traffic well.
Twist and frieze carpets have a casual, relaxed feel and are particularly good at hiding footprints and pet hair — something many Leicester households are familiar with.
Whatever your room, your budget, or your household, we'll help you find something that works — and tell you honestly when something won't.
Professional Carpet Fitting Across Leicester
The best carpet fitted badly is still a bad result. We've always taken fitting as seriously as the product itself.
Our fitting teams are experienced professionals with long-standing relationships with our business. They work to a high standard across all carpet types, all room sizes, and all subfloor conditions — including stairs, landings, and awkward spaces.
We offer a free home measuring service across Leicester and the surrounding area. We'll come to you, measure accurately, advise on any subfloor preparation needed, and give you a clear, itemised quote before any commitment.
Why Leicester Customers Choose Michael John
Eight decades of experience. We've been trading in Leicester since 1944. That's not a marketing line — it's a track record that speaks for itself.
Two local showrooms. You can see, touch, and take home samples from either location. No waiting for swatches to arrive in the post.
Honest advice. We'll tell you if a product isn't right for your situation, even if it's the one you've had your eye on. Our reputation in this city has been built on getting it right, not just making a sale.
Proper aftercare. We stand behind our fitting and our products. If something isn't right, we'll sort it.
Award-winning service. Named Subcontractor of the Year and Customer Services Contractor of the Year by Davidsons Homes — recognition from one of the region's leading housebuilders of the quality and reliability we bring to every project.
Carpet Fitting Leicester - Frequently Asked Questions
How much does carpet fitting cost in Leicester? Fitting costs vary depending on room size, carpet type, subfloor condition, and whether there's an existing floor to remove. We provide a free, no-obligation quote that includes all costs — materials, underlay, fitting, gripper rods, and door bars — so there are no surprises on the day.
Do you offer free carpet samples in Leicester? Yes. You're welcome to take samples home from either showroom. We'd always encourage it - carpet reads very differently under your own lighting and against your own walls.
Do you offer a free measuring service? Yes. We offer a free home measuring service across Leicester and the surrounding areas. Contact us to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.
How long does carpet fitting take? A typical single room takes between two and four hours. A hallway and stairs usually take around half a day. A whole-house project will generally be spread across one to two days depending on the size of the property and the complexity of the work.
Can you fit carpet on stairs and landings? Yes - stairs and landings are a routine part of what we do. We can advise on the most suitable carpet styles and constructions for stair use, where durability is particularly important.
Do you fit carpets in commercial properties? Yes. We carry out commercial carpet and flooring projects alongside our residential work. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
What areas do you cover? We cover Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area, including Oadby, Wigston, Knighton, Stoneygate, Clarendon Park, Birstall, Glenfield, Blaby, and Great Glen. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, give us a call.
Visit Us
Michael John Flooring — Leicester 188–190 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BU Tel: 0116 254 1853
Michael John Flooring — Oadby 89–91 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BB Tel: 0116 271 2584